PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EAEDEB • LRV 84.05% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2126-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2126-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Chalk White
Organic Sage Green-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
234, 237, 235
LRV REFLECTANCE
84.05%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.6 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2126-70

Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2126-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) records 84.05% LRV and 93.6 L*_HK lightness (#EAEDEB, RGB 234/237/235). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.48, a*=-1.36, b*=0.62, C*=1.49, h°=155.5°) place 2126-70 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Chalk White (2126-70) are Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, ΔE=0) and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=1.1).

1. LRV INDEX
84.05%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Organic Sage Green-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
1.49
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
155.5°
CIELAB L* 93.48 a* -1.36 b* 0.62
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for 2126-70 (84.05% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2126-70 (4000K renders #FAEAD8)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2126-70
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2126-70
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)

Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Chalk White (2126-70)#EAEDEB84.05%Organic Sage Green-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Vibrant White (BWC-12)#EAEDEB84%Organic Sage Green-GreyΔE 0.00 (99.8%)
Behr #2Silver Sky (W-F-510)#EAECE984%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.65 (98.6%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)#E9EBE782.53%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.10 (97.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Extra White (SW 7006)#EEEFEA85.89%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.66 (96.5%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #1: Behr BWC-12#EAEDEB • LRV 84%
Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 99.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.00CAM16: 0.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for 2126-70: Vibrant White (BWC-12) delivers identical 84% reflectance to 2126-70 with matched C*=1.49 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #2: Behr W-F-510#EAECE9 • LRV 84%
Behr Silver Sky (W-F-510)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.65CAM16: 0.83

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for 2126-70: Silver Sky (W-F-510) delivers identical 84% reflectance to 2126-70 with matched C*=1.71 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #3: Behr PWN-44#E7E9E7 • LRV 81%
Behr Bay Breeze (PWN-44)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.94CAM16: 1.24

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for 2126-70: Bay Breeze (PWN-44) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Chalk White (2126-70) with matched C*=1.26 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7007#E9EBE7 • LRV 82.53%
Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.10CAM16: 1.34

Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 2126-70: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Chalk White (2126-70) with +0.7 higher C*=2.19 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.66CAM16: 1.96

Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for 2126-70: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Chalk White (2126-70) with +1.11 higher C*=2.6 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2126-70#EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6525#E1E6E6 • LRV 78.28%
Sherwin-Williams Rarified Air (SW 6525)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 95.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.00CAM16: 2.74

Visual ΔE=2 alternative to 2126-70: Rarified Air (SW 6525) delivers -5.8 LRV points deeper than Chalk White (2126-70) with matched C*=1.77 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chalk White (#EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%).

LRV 89.94%
Ceiling for 2126-70
Distant Gray
OC-68
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for 2126-70
White
PM-2
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 84.05%
Chalk White (2126-70) Wall
Chalk White
2126-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62.23%
Adjoining Room (2126-70)
Cliffside Gray
HC-180
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 48.7%
Accent / Millwork (2126-70)
Coventry Gray
HC-169
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for 2126-70 (84.05% LRV)

Chalk White (2126-70, h°=155.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2126-70

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2126-70 (4000K renders #FAEAD8)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2126-70

Need Chalk White (2126-70, LRV 84.05%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #EAEDEB:

Lighter than 2126-70 (+LRV)
Ice Mist (2123-70)
LRV 89.76% • Soft Green-Beige
#F1F4F1
ΔE 1.53
Deeper than 2126-70 (-LRV)
Mountainscape (870)
LRV 79.42% • Soft Green-Beige
#E5E7E4
ΔE 1.41
Warmer than 2126-70 (+b*)
White Violet (1408)
LRV 82.48% • Soft Green-Beige
#E9EBE6
ΔE 1.54
Cooler than 2126-70 (-b*)
Lily White (2128-70)
LRV 80.54% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#E3E9EB
ΔE 2.41
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #2126-70
Color Reference Name:
Chalk White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
84.05% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
Benjamin Moore #2126-70 • #EAEDEB • LRV 84.05%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)

Code 2126-70 (Chalk White) reflects 84.05% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) registers J'=94.5, a'=-2.90, and b'=0.07 with HSL (140°, 8%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.6 L*_HK. Because 2126-70 carries a*=-1.36 red-green and b*=0.62 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.49, Chalk White projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2126-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chalk White (2126-70) holds its native #F2EBE1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2126-70 adapts to #FAEAD8; at 3500K halogen, Chalk White transitions to #FFE9D1; at 3000K residential LED, 2126-70 warms to #FFE7CC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chalk White (2126-70) settles at #FFE5C8.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB), Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Silver Sky (W-F-510, ΔE=0.65). In Sherwin-Williams, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) achieves ΔE2000=1.1 ahead of Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=1.66). Coordinate 2126-70 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Cliffside Gray (HC-180) hallways, and Coventry Gray (HC-169) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Chalk White.

SPEC 01LRV 84.05% & H-K 93.6

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)?

Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 84.05% (#EAEDEB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.6 L*_HK.

At 84.05% reflectance, Chalk White (2126-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (140°, 8%, 92%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2126-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.48 a*-1.36 b*0.62

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.48, a*=-1.36, b*=0.62) classifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=1.49 chroma and h°=155.5° hue.

Pair Chalk White (2126-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2126-70 (84.05% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2126-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2126-70 shifts from #EAEDEB toward #FFE5C8.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2126-70
SPEC 032126-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB) are Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB) at ΔE2000=0 and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7) at ΔE2000=1.1.

Both BWC-12 and SW 7007 matches are verified against Chalk White (2126-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2126-70
SPEC 042126-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, LRV 84.05%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing White (PM-2) with Chalk White (2126-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2126-70